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LADY ALTAGRACIA
Lazaro Hernandez? Are you sure?
Yes, I am. Why are you so surprised?
Do you know Monica's father?
I know Monica and Yesenia are close friends.
I saw them together on the day of Emiliano's trial.
But...
I'm guessing Lazaro's close with Yesenia as well.
You're making me nervous with all these questions!
Why are you so interested in them?
I'll tell you when the time is right.
Right now I need another favor.
No! I don't want Monica to be hurt.
I already told you she won't.
I just need a favor, but it's very important.
I need to see Lazaro Hernandez with my own two eyes.
I'm okay. It was just an accident.
No, Dad!
It wasn't just an accident.
You couldn't grab the juice jar
and that's why you knocked the glass over.
It was almost as if you couldn't see.
Sweetie, I'm just getting older.
Nothing lasts forever, not even your eyesight.
I'm just getting older. Isn't that right, Yesenia?
Yeah, yeah... We'll all get there eventually.
In any case, you should get your eyes checked, Lazaro.
Hey, hey! Dad.
You're not well. Yesenia's hand isn't there.
-He can't see! -Sweetie, he's just dazed.
Leave him alone.
I'm in a chair, but don't talk about me as if I were useless.
If you don't want to go to the hospital,
then I'll call Adolfo so he can come see you.
I want a small gun, a .22. I brought my paperwork with me.
Here's my ID, proof of residence, and the rest.
Please fill this out.
I already have. Here.
I explain there why I need the gun.
I know I must keep it at home
and that I'll receive my permit in two to three weeks.
Sign here, please.
Please, Ximena. Don't make me beg.
I need to prove something regarding Lazaro Hernandez.
I don't know what you have against that man,
but I won't allow anything bad to happen again.
Besides, if Saul finds out I'm...
I don't care about what Saul thinks?
But I do!
I won't take you to the tenement to see Lazaro.
I don't have to see him from inside the tenement.
Say something that'll lure him outside
and I'll be watching from across the street.
I don't believe you'll sent Lazaro abroad
to be treated and to keep Monica away.
Braulio, last time I trusted you,
Mr. Jaime died.
I need you to do this.
It's a lot more important than you think.
Estela, you'll be in charge
of planning tomorrow's benefit gala.
Remember that most of the guests are humble people
who've dedicated their lives to helping others.
Keep things simple.
It must be in good taste, but modest.
Yes, ma'am. We've done it before.
Yes, I know.
I don't want a repeat of last time.
The guests said the centerpieces were so expensive
that the money spent on them could've fed dozens of kids.
Yes, ma'am. I remember.
-It won't happen again. -I hope so.
That's the kind of incompetence that annoys me.
The cost of the gala shouldn't surpass the donations received.
Keep things simple, understood?
Don't make this event more than what it is.
It's not an investors' dinner.
Now go do your job.
How is our dear colonel doing? Is it done?
It's done, ma'am.
Have you heard from my sister and niece?
They're outside, but they seem to be arguing.
It's the first time in years I allow myself to love again
and you're treat me like a whore.
I'm not a prude,
but you're sleeping with Altagracia's husband!
-What'd you expect? -They're divorced.
What about when they were still married?
What was it like then?
Would Felipe visit your room at midnight?
That's enough!
I ought to slap you, but I won't.
I understand this is hard for you.
However, I won't let you insult me again.
Do you need anything, ma'am?
Regina and Isabela were arguing, but I don't know why.
I'm going to the office, but I want you to follow my sister.
She's hiding something
and it involves her and Isabela.
Let's go, Mago!
Wait! You can't go.
We have nothing to talk about!
I'm sorry!
This is why I didn't mention it.
I feared you wouldn't want to talk to me.
Yes, but I'm guessing you know what your buddy said.
He said I'm insane! He blamed me!
I was never okay with what happened!
Then why didn't you testify against him?
You knew he was at fault!
I'm sorry.
What can I do to earn your forgiveness?
Nothing.
You will go back to living your life and I'll do the same.
Have your parents buy you a toy or something to play with,
because you won't toy with me again.
Let's go, Mago.
I'm going to call Adolfo again to check if he's on his way.
-Alright. -See you.
You don't have to keep acting so tough.
What am I supposed to do?
Should I tell Monica I'm going to die
and that she's going to wind up alone?
Of course not!
First of all, she won't be alone.
She'll have me.
Secondly, it doesn't make sense for you to lie to her.
She's starting to notice.
She's worried because of me.
Yes, and it's normal for her to worry.
You're the best father in the world.
You've done your best.
In spite of being in your condition, you've worked hard
you've been a mother and a father to her.
You've never abandoned her.
But I will.
Parents die before their children.
That's just life.
If it doesn't happen now, it'll happen later.
It will happen. It's a fact.
I don't want her to pity me.
I'm going blind.
You're not blind yet.
You still have a lot to see, Lazaro.
I'm going to make sure you're very happy.
You don't have to do this. It's not your responsibility.
I'm doing this because I love you, Lazaro.
I've never felt anything so wonderful, pure and real!
I'll never leave you.
Never.
You don't have to meet with Lazaro to pay for his treatment.
Just meet with Monica and give her the money.
I can't explain right now, Ximena.
The point is that I can keep her and Altagracia away from Saul.
Saul and I will never get back together.
I've lost hope.
Don't say that, Ximena. You and I are the same.
We don't give up.
If you want to be with Saul, you will have him.
I'll help you.
I don't want anyone else to die, Braulio.
Again with that?
I have no idea how Jaime Aguirre died.
I didn't want that to happen, either.
However, everything will be easier now.
I just want to see Lazaro Hernandez.
That's all.
Can you help me?
-I came as soon as I could. -Thanks, Adolfo.
Hey, whose house is this? Where's your father?
My dad is in that bedroom.
I didn't get the chance to tell you,
but we're going to live here for a while.
So you're not going back to Tamaulipas?
Not any time soon.
I do need you to examine my dad.
-He's not doing well. -Sure.
I'm right behind you.
Dad.
Have a seat, please.
Thank you, sir.
How can I help you?
I could've asked any one of your superiors for help,
but I chose to ask you.
Do you know why?
You earned my trust when you helped my son.
What's wrong? You look nervous.
Oh...
It's nothing.
I just had a bit of a problem, but it's nothing to worry about.
It's okay.
-Are you sure? -Yes.
If you keep helping me,
I can make sure you get another promotion...
and another one and another one.
I could help you become the Secretary of National Security.
-Me? -Yes!
Why not?
I mean, I know you don't have the necessary qualifications,
but the media is good at crafting reputations.
They're great at putting incompetent people
in important posts.
They did it with a mayor.
All this man had on his resume was that he was a police officer
and he became a mayor.
I can do the same for you.
Well, that sounds really great.
How can I help you?
It has to do with a detective from Veracruz
called Karen Velarde.
Do you know her?
Yes, I know her.
She was with Saul when he gave a statement
regarding his father's death.
That's the one.
Gabino, I need her to return to Veracruz.
She's out of her jurisdiction
and I don't want her near Saul Aguirre.
Don't worry.
I know Mr. Llamas is very busy. I don't mind waiting.
Great. Excuse me.
The results of the blood test won't be in for two hours.
I'm sorry for coming here to dump this on you,
but I'm afraid of going to my office.
No, forgive me for not giving you the attention you deserve.
I'm just getting everything ready for the news report.
What are you reading about?
It's a scandal that's about to receive wide coverage.
Who are they?
The children of some very influential people.
They call themselves the Valle de Bravo Tigers.
The Tigers?
Yes.
They're criminals and predators, Valeria.
These types of gangs are very common nowadays.
These men rape and murder poor women.
Don't worry, sir.
I'll make sure she has no choice but to return to Veracruz.
This is just an advance.
Your real payment will come in due time,
in the form of promotions.
Gabino, there's something wrong and I need to know what it is.
Look, if I'm willing to bet on you,
I'm going to need you to stay clean.
I don't want any surprises.
Tell me what's on your mind.
What?
Did you attack someone else like you attacked that doctor?
No, it was worse this time.
- ¿SÍ?
Really?
I attacked the woman I love.
I hurt Monica. I broke into her house.
Wait, do you mean the sandwich girl?
The girl I asked you escort out of the construction company?
What are my options, Adolfo?
When we discovered you suffered from brain herniation,
neither removal nor drainage were viable options.
Hence, we tried with medication.
I've been medicating.
Yes, I know.
Even if you have some symptoms,
I'm pretty sure the swelling has decreased.
Now, you have to try new medication and a new procedure.
We need to try everything.
You're going to open up my head?
That'd require surgery,
which would mean more bills for Monica.
Surgery won't be enough to save my life.
Lazaro, the drainage will decrease the pressure
and it'll help keep you lucid.
I'm going to go crazy?
It will eventually impair your judgment.
I just want to die when my time comes, Adolfo.
I don't want Monica to have more problems.
I'm your doctor.
I won't let you die even if you beg.
I'll do whatever it takes to save you.
If that means having to talk to Monica,
then I will.
Let's see what you have here, Daniel.
"Colonel Alejandro Cespedes Arrested for Drug Trafficking."
"Colonel Alejandro Cespedes awaits military trial."
Alright.
Karen.
What is my sister doing?
She refused to have her chauffeur to drive her again.
I'm currently following her.
Felipe, I had a huge argument with Isabela.
I tried telling her about us, but she didn't want to listen.
Calm down, sweetheart. Drive carefully.
She'll eventually understand.
Don't worry. Remain calm.
Give her some time.
I was on my way out, but I'll wait for you.
I won't leave until you arrive.
Don't lose her.
Call me as soon as she arrives to her destination.
I want to be there to surprise her.
LADY ALTAGRACIA